Peak intraocular pressure, corneal thinning, and retinal atrophy are among the significant risk factors for visual field deterioration in patients with glaucoma, according to a new study published in the May issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology.
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Study Evaluates Cost-Effectiveness Of Strategies To Treat Infant Tear-Duct Obstruction
When infants’ tear ducts are blocked, the decision about when to intervene and the cost-effectiveness of doing so depend on how likely it is the problem will self-resolve, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the …
Research Identifies Risk Factors Associated With Progression Of Glaucoma
Elevated pressure inside the eye, cornea thinning, and visual field loss are all markers that glaucoma may progress, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Glaucoma is one of the world…
Research Identifies Risk Factors Associated With Progression Of Glaucoma
Elevated pressure inside the eye, cornea thinning, and visual field loss are all markers that glaucoma may progress, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Glaucoma is one of the world…
Study Evaluates Cost-Effectiveness Of Strategies To Treat Infant Tear-Duct Obstruction
When infants’ tear ducts are blocked, the decision about when to intervene and the cost-effectiveness of doing so depend on how likely it is the problem will self-resolve, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the …
Artificial Retina Lets There Be Light, Object Discrimination
All patients who received a retinal prosthesis can see light, and some can identify basic objects in their environment. Medscape Medical News
Defending Yourself Against Pain and Suffering Lawsuits
Pain, suffering, mental distress, and other non-economic damages often comprise a major portion of the financial award to an injured patient. Here’s what juries look at. Medscape Business of Medicine
Belfast Experts Tackling Baby Blindness, UK
Two teams of experts in Belfast are working to help stop the suffering of thousands of babies1 affected by a condition which causes blindness, thanks to funding from Sussex-based children’s charity Action Medical Research…
Belfast Experts Tackling Baby Blindness, UK
Two teams of experts in Belfast are working to help stop the suffering of thousands of babies1 affected by a condition which causes blindness, thanks to funding from Sussex-based children’s charity Action Medical Research…
The Brain Performs Visual Search Near Optimally
In the wild, mammals survive because they can see and evade predators lurking in the shadowy bushes. That ability translates to the human world. Transportation Security Administration screeners can pick out dangerous objects in an image of our messy an…
The Brain Performs Visual Search Near Optimally
In the wild, mammals survive because they can see and evade predators lurking in the shadowy bushes. That ability translates to the human world. Transportation Security Administration screeners can pick out dangerous objects in an image of our messy an…
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Research Results Show Near -sighted Patients Rarely Suffer From Retinal Detachment After LASIK Surge
Based on a 10-year follow-up study, researchers find that the occurrence of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment after having LASIK surgery for the correction of near-sightedness is infrequent (0.19 percent). The research is being presented at the 2011 An…
Research Identifies Risk Factors Associated With Progression Of Glaucoma
Elevated pressure inside the eye, cornea thinning, and visual field loss are all markers that glaucoma may progress, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Research Results Show Near -sighted Patients Rarely Suffer From Retinal Detachment After LASIK Surge
Based on a 10-year follow-up study, researchers find that the occurrence of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment after having LASIK surgery for the correction of near-sightedness is infrequent (0.19 percent). The research is being presented at the 2011 An…
IOL Surface Alterations Have Multiple Causes, Expert Says
Surface alterations such as discoloration, opacification and glistening may occur at different time points after implantation of IOLs and could lead, in the worst cases, to explantation.
Study shows benefits and safety of pediatric contact lens wear
After ten years of contact lens wear, patients are equally successful wearing contact lenses whether they were first fitted as children or as teenagers, new research shows.
Bayer And Regeneron Report Positive Results For VEGF Trap-Eye In Second Phase 3 Study In Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Bayer HealthCare and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced positive top-line results for VEGF Trap-Eye (aflibercept ophthalmic solution) in the Phase 3 GALILEO study in patients with macular edema due to central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). The p…
Bayer And Regeneron Report Positive Results For VEGF Trap-Eye In Second Phase 3 Study In Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Bayer HealthCare and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced positive top-line results for VEGF Trap-Eye (aflibercept ophthalmic solution) in the Phase 3 GALILEO study in patients with macular edema due to central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). The p…
VEGF Inhibitor Shows its Mettle in Macular Edema, AMD
The VEGF inhibitor fusion protein improved visual acuity in macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion, and was comparable to ranibizumab in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Medscape Medical News